Isomenthone

INCI: ISOMENTHONE

CAS Number
491-07-6
Function
Fragrance ingredient, denaturant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS 3460; listed in 21 CFR 172.515 as permitted synthetic flavoring substance

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Natural component of peppermint/spearmint oils. At high concentrations, monoterpene ketones may act as penetration enhancers. Standard IFRA use limits apply for fragrance applications. No significant red flags at typical cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component natural-origin ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isomenthone safe in cosmetics?

Natural component of peppermint/spearmint oils. At high concentrations, monoterpene ketones may act as penetration enhancers. Standard IFRA use limits apply for fragrance applications. No significant red flags at typical cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Isomenthone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isomenthone allowed in the EU?

Isomenthone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isomenthone do in cosmetics?

Isomenthone functions as: Fragrance ingredient, denaturant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 491-07-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isomenthone?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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